The IEEE David Sarnoff Award was established in 1959 through agreement between the [[RCA (Radio Corporation of America)|RCA Corporation]] and the [[AIEE History 1884-1963|American Institute of Electrical Engineers]], and continued by the Board of Directors of the IEEE. In 1989, sponsorship of the award was assumed by the Sarnoff Corporation.

The IEEE David Sarnoff Award was established in 1959 through agreement between the [[RCA (Radio Corporation of America)|RCA Corporation]] and the [[AIEE History 1884-1963|American Institute of Electrical Engineers]], and continued by the Board of Directors of the IEEE. In 1989, sponsorship of the award was assumed by the Sarnoff Corporation.